Confucianism: The Chinese Feudal System
As the Chinese feudal system started to break down people began to questions their values. Invaders were moving into China and the social order that had been constructed to provide protection and security was not working (p. 182-183.) The people of China and the rulers started looking for answers that would restore a social order and structure that they could thrive in and feel secure. One of the schools of thought was called Confucians. The Confucians believed that feudalism was the answer but, a more structured and ritualized feudalistic state where religious ritual would and rights would bring the Chinese people closer together (p. 183.) The second way involved more of a developing philosophy known as Taoism. Taoism can be defined as “the
way” like a moving or flowing river, heedless of objects, emotions and attachments, just ever flowing (p. 180.) To some Chinese disillusioned with government, and perhaps life itself, Taoism represented a way to move past the need for government except in the smallest sense.
way” like a moving or flowing river, heedless of objects, emotions and attachments, just ever flowing (p. 180.) To some Chinese disillusioned with government, and perhaps life itself, Taoism represented a way to move past the need for government except in the smallest sense.